Editorial: If the Guardian had a vote it would be cast enthusiastically for the Liberal Democrats. But under our discredited electoral system some people may – hopefully for the last time – be forced to vote tactically

Letters: Apparently, New Labour has "broken" Britain by giving us the minimum wage, more people in work, Sure Start, the winter fuel allowance, hugely expanded university education and a massive schools rebuilding programme

Stephanie Nettell writes: As the interviewer who did in fact molest William Mayne's solitary peace (obituary, 6 April), I would be sad if his poker-faced, teasing humour were to be seen as curmudgeonly.